RAVI KUMAR ANGIREKULA

OVERVIEW

I am a dedicated, committed, entrepreneur mind set and results-driven professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in business operations/production management/supply chain & logistics, quality compliance /continuous improvement. Oversee all operations of the food production plants, ensuring work processes are automated & streamlined, costs are reduced, and production processes run efficiently. Sets key performance indicators (KPI), implement & develops new standards day to day to keep up competition world by using project management skills and continuous improvement tools. 15 years of work experience and in-depth knowledge in quality compliance and various standards such as ISO 22000 (BRC, FSSC 22000 ,SQF),ISO 9001,ISO 45001,ISO 14001 etc.

* Operations : Over 20 years of progressive experience in business operations/production management. Performed day to day planning & supervision of plant operations (such as batching procedures, filling procedures, packing procedures and storage of products), production planning, purchasing, inventory management and warehouse management, Preventative maintenance, building maintenance etc.
*   Supply chain & logistics : Over 15 years of experience in supply chain and  logistics Oversee all operations of the purchasing, vendor management, logistics management using ERP
* Continuous improvement: Experience implementing and leading LEAN,/SIX SIGMA ,project management methodologies ( Implemented digital production systems, digital kaizen-Redzone) and tools such as  TPM, TQM and OEE,6M methodology, 8Waste, Project charter, value stream mapping, 5s, Kaban,5S, 5 Whys, Fish bone, charts, SPC, DMAIC, Water fall & Agile, change management framework, SMART goals & OKR etc.. Working with cross-functional teams for improvements in food safety and quality, health and safety, productivity, preventative maintenance, waste reduction and waste recycling etc. Continuous development of cost-effective strategies of budget without comprising the quality and working conditions. Implemented and applied cost reduction strategies to all sections to reduce the budget.
* Quality Compliance : Over 20 years of experience in food safety & quality assurance. Managing and overseeing maintenance of food quality and safety programs including Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Pest control, Environmental monitoring, Food Safety plans (HACCP plans), Traceability & Recall programs, Allergens programs, Supplier approval programs etc. Planning and scheduling of internal & external audits - facility GMP audits, quarterly GFSI internal audits and yearly external audits. Preparation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and developing employment staff training procedures as per required food safety management systems. Regular inceptions of batching ingredients, measurements, expire dates, labels, packing materials and working environment conditions to enforce good manufacturing practices. HACCP planning, internal auditing, and external auditing skills etc.
* People management : Experience of managing over 200 members of staff (recruiting, scheduling, and supervision), staff pay roll reports and invoices etc.
* Financials : Capital expenditure budgeting, maintenance of budget for purchase and inventory management, staff maintenance and plant maintenance P/L analysis etc.
* R&D:  Conducting research on new products, new equipment, packaging materials based on market trends, for alternative cost-effective solutions. New product development (NPD) proposals by engaging with cross-functional teams. Conducting R&D trails and development of new products.

Supply Chain Manager

Fazer, DENMARK-                                                                                                                     2009-2014

• Day to day purchase and inventory management control using ERP tool.
• Maintain orders, Inquiries and receive customer orders, regenerate invoices, generate vendor purchase orders.
• Inventory activity by Document number/ item-ID / BOM/ MPS available to promise inquiry.
• Distribution management: managing cost of goods produced/goods sold/ summary by period (material /labour/overhead)
• Communicate results in weekly / monthly operations and management meetings with management team and discuss cost and waste reduction strategies.
• Engage with R&D team for cost effective and alternative ingredients / raw materials, chemicals and packing materials.
   

Quality Manager

Associated British Foods, UNITED KINGDOM                                                                      2007-2009

 

• Create, implement, develop, monitor, and enforce food safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Provided quality system support to the operation systems and technical expertise to the manufacturing operations and product development as per Food Safety plans.
• Conduct CFIA, 3rd party audits, customer audits and internal audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations to resolve quality deviations and customer complaints and implementing corrective actions.
• Pre-op & Post –op inspections, batch verifications with lots ensuring FIFO policies.
• Supporting shipping/receiving/distribution operations ensuring to follow HOLD/QUARANTINE procedures, FIFO, FEFO and LIFO methods.
• Finished product & raw materials testing: organoleptic testing, density/viscosity, brix, pH, conducting micro analysis using 3M films.

Production Manager

Associated British Foods, UNITED KINGDOM                                                                2006-2007

 

• Plan, organize, control and evaluate operations of manufacturing establishment or operations.
• Develop and implement plans to efficiently use materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets.
• Develop production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products.
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work.
• Direct quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures.
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines.
   

Education Profile:

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Achievements:

• Joined KFI in 2014 at early stage of company and played key management roles contributed in company growth from < $1 million to >30 millions). I played crucial roles at same time ( such as production manager, warehouse manager, QA manager and Plant manager) in implementing and developing lean manufacturing practices, waste management strategies, food safety and quality management systems and produced great quality products. 
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